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João Ramalho (municipality)

João Ramalho
Municipality
Flag of João Ramalho
Flag
Coat of arms of João Ramalho
Coat of arms
Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
João Ramalho is located in Brazil
João Ramalho
João Ramalho
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 22°15′1″S 50°46′4″W / 22.25028°S 50.76778°W / -22.25028; -50.76778
CountryBrazil
RegionSoutheast
StateSão Paulo
Named forJoão Ramalho
Area
 • Total
416 km2 (161 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total
4,551
 • Density11/km2 (28/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

João Ramalho is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 4,551 (2020 est.) in an area of 416 km2.[2] The elevation is 551 m. It is named after the Portuguese explorer João Ramalho (1493–1580).

Media

In telecommunications, the city was served by Telecomunicações de São Paulo.[3] In July 1998, this company was acquired by Telefónica, which adopted the Vivo brand in 2012. The company is currently an operator of cell phones, fixed lines, internet (fiber optics/4G) and television (satellite and cable).[4]

Religion

See also: Religion in Brazil, Protestantism in Brazil, and Roman Catholic Church in Brazil

Christianity is present in the city as follows:

Catholic Church

The Catholic church in the municipality is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Assis.[5]

Protestant Church

The most diverse evangelical beliefs are present in the city, mainly Pentecostal, including the Assemblies of God in Brazil (the largest evangelical church in the country),[6][7] Christian Congregation in Brazil,[8] among others. These denominations are growing more and more throughout Brazil.

See also

References

  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
  3. ^ "Creation of Telesp - April 12, 1973". www.imprensaoficial.com.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  4. ^ "Our History - Telefônica RI". Telefônica. Retrieved 2024-06-14.
  5. ^ "Sul 1 Region of Brazil [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  6. ^ "Campos Eclesiásticos". CONFRADESP (in Portuguese). 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  7. ^ "Arquivos: Locais". Assembleia de Deus Belém – Sede (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  8. ^ "Localidade - Congregação Cristã no Brasil". congregacaocristanobrasil.org.br (in Portuguese). Retrieved 2024-07-22.
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